Motoring Research
The 100,000th new Renault 5 has already been built
Launched in October 2024, the electric Renault 5 E-Tech has already passed a production milestone of 100,000 cars.
Unique ex-Sultan of Brunei Lamborghini LM002 Wagon up for sale
Believed to be the only factory-endorsed Lamborghini LM002 Wagon conversion, the special 4x4 is open for bids on Bring a Trailer.
Renault 5 and 4 boosted by full £3,750 Electric Car Grant
The Renault 5 and Renault 4 are now eligible for the top-tier £3,750 Electric Car Grant following a shift in battery production to France.
First look: new Porsche Cayenne Electric makes London debut
We get a first look at the 2026 Cayenne Electric SUV, which was unveiled at the flagship Porsche Mayfair showroom in central London.
Driving the dream: Porsche 911 is UK’s most financed luxury car
New data from high-end car finance company JBR Capital has revealed the most in-demand used supercars and luxury vehicles for 2025.
Alfa Romeo reveals super-limited Quadrifoglio Collezione models
Just 63 examples of the Quadrifoglio Collezione will be made, in honour of the first road-going Alfa Romeo Cloverleaf model from 1963.
Motorists in favour of breathalyser locks for convicted drink-drivers
New research by the RAC reveals that 82 percent of UK motorists support the use of alcohol interlock devices to help prevent drink-driving.
BMW Z4 roadster bows out with special Final Edition
With production of its open-top sports car due to end in March 2026, BMW has announced a high-spec Z4 Final Edition.
New Land Rover Defender D7X-R is ready for the Dakar Rally
Land Rover will use the Octa-based Defender D7X-R to compete in the demanding 2026 World Rally‑Raid Championship.
Bentley Mulsanne used by King Charles heads to auction
Part of the royal household for several years, the V8-powered Bentley Mulsanne will be auctioned by H&H Classics in December.
1 in 4 UK vans fail their first MOT test
The first-year MOT failure rate for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) is more than twice the rate recorded for cars.
PalmerSport review: the ultimate, high-adrenaline driving day
We join PalmerSport for Britain’s most exciting track day, driving a McLaren Artura GT4 racer, a Formula 3000 single-seater and more.
Omoda and Jaecoo offer £600 ‘EV tax rebate’ in response to budget
The special offer from Omoda and Jaecoo will give drivers the equivalent of 20,000 free miles under the government's new pay-per-mile EV tax.
Men spend twice as much on speeding fines than women
A new survey shows that 21 percent of male drivers in the UK paid more than £1,000 in speeding fines during the past year.
What is a historic vehicle – and what are the benefits?
Cars defined as historic vehicles are usually exempt from MOT tests and road tax (VED). We explain the rules – and how you could benefit.
Vauxhall has designed a van to make the perfect cup of tea
The one-off Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-TEA features a kettle, fridge, sugar dispenser and biscuit tin integrated into its load area.